Clash Between “Class of 2005” Rivals First Contest of
the Season to Be Televised on KUTV2

SANDY, Utah (Sunday, July 18, 2010) – Real Salt Lake(9-4-3, 30
pts.) will try to shake off yesterday’s loss at FC Dallas and begin a new
undefeated streak this Saturday, July 24, when the defending MLS champs
will welcome “Class of 2005” running mate Chivas USA (4-9-2, 14 pts.) toRio Tinto Stadium. The Claret-and-Cobalt’s annual Pioneer Day contest
is set for an 8:00 p.m. MT kickoff in Sandy and will be followed y a post-match
fireworks celebration, which along with the match will be presented by Salt
Lake Regional Medical Center.

Tickets
for Saturday night’s contest remain available and can be purchased online at www.RealSaltLake.com and www.RioTintoStadium.com, over the
phone at 801-727-2700, and in person at the Rio Tinto Stadium Box
Office from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and on gameday beginning at
10:00 a.m. MT. For those that can’t make it out to Sandy, KUTV2
will air the contest live, as will RSL’s official radio partners – ESPN 700 (English),
ESPN Deportes 1600-AM and Homero 106.1-FM (Spanish).

Saturday’s
holiday match-up will close out the home-and-away season series between the
expansion classmates, with RSL looking for the sweep after notching a 2-1
victory over the Goats at The Home Depot Center back on May 22. In that match, Chris
Wingert’s first MLS goal near the half was countered 10 minutes from time
by Salt Lake City native Justin Braun, but substitute striker Fabian
Espíndola put the visitors up once again with an 89th minute
tally, giving the Utahns back the full three points. When factoring in
postseason play, Real Salt Lake is now 6-9-4 against Chivas USA, including a
4-2-2 record in games contested in the Beehive State.

Real Salt Lake Schedule:
July 19-25, 2010 (all times MT unless noted)

All RSL practices are open to members of the media and the general
public unless otherwise noted, with media availability for all
players and coaches to immediately follow each session. Those planning on
attending any session can confirm the time and location of that day's training
by calling 801-918-5050.